How to Become a Synchronized Swimmer

The U.S. Synchronized Swimming Inc. was started in 1979 and the sport first debuted in the Summer Olympics in 1984. In synchronized swimming, two or more swimmers time their movements to music using strokes and stunts. Synchronized swimming is the only discipline of aquatics that lets you express yourself in an artistic and athletic way.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Bathing suit
• Nose clip
• Swimmer's cap

1. Seek a club, high school, collegiate or masters program near you using the United States Synchronized Swimming website under the "Athletes" menu. The club search asks you to put in your state of residence to pull up local clubs and their contact information.
2. Check the available synchronized swimming camps on the U.S. Synchronized Swimming website under the "Education" section. Camps are available nationwide. Each camp listing provides prices, dates and location information. It also tells you what you need such as swimming suits, cap and nose clip.
3. Take synchronized swimming lessons. Check with your local pools to see if they offer synchronized swimming lessons. The "Swimmer Man" in Georgia, "My Swim Class" in California, and "Northern Colorado Synchronized Swimming" are just a few establishments that offer synchronized swimming lessons.
4. Read "Synchronized Swimming: An American History" by Dawn Pawson Bean. In order to understand the Synchronized Swimming sport and how far it has come, you must learn about its beginnings.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are planning to compete in synchronized swimming, you must be a member of USA Synchro to be a part of official events. Liability insurance is provided during sanctioned competitions for members. Forms are available online on the U.S. Synchronized Swimming website.